Big company Christmas party coming up. It will be my first proper night out in a couple of years since having my DC and I've been promoted to management level recently so I really want to go in feeling confident as I'll be meeting clients I've only ever chatted to over Teams/phone.
My normal style is very plane. Jeans and long sleeve t-shirts. Previous party nights I've usually ended up wearing black, mini length dresses but as I'm in my early 40's I feel like I need something a bit more sophisticated. I was thinking about something slightly longer but fitted - Not sure I can pull that off though.
I'm 5ft 2". Size 16, wide at the hips.
Don't love my arms and it's cold so would prefer to wear something with at least a cap sleeve minimum.
I don't like big stand out patterns and floaty skirts make me feel like I look very wide so would probably avoid that.
I'm happy with some sparkle and something fitted, if I think it flatters/hides my worst bits.
Price range, as it's not something I'm likely to wear again - ideally no more than about £60 but would go to £80 for something I love. I'll also need to factor new shoes in so can't go OTT on dress.
Please help a girl out and share links to anything you think might work.